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The Muhlenberger 9 July 1896

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Transcriptions include anything under the newspaper headings of Local News, Local Pointers, Personal News, Notes, Pointers and the community correspondence. Transcriptions have been made of all available papers from the William T. Young Library at the University of Kentucky. Horizontal lines have been added to break up the monotony of the text. Some items for businesses have been left in, especially those that give the names of the local businessmen.

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To The Public.

Notice is now given that the Drug Store operated by the late J.D. Yonts, has been reopened, and the business will be continued for and in behalf of the estate. The store and prescription room as well, will be in charge of Charles A. Williams. A continuance of the generous patronage hitherto given, is respectfully solicited, and the public may be assured of fair dealings, low prices, and the usual large stock from which to select. The J.D. Yonts Estate July 1st, '96.

Local Items.

Morton K. Yonts paid a flying visit to South Carrollton Tuesday.

Mr. Elof Sundblad, upholsterer and decorator at Roark's, is prepared to clean plush, tapestries, carpets, lace.

Messrs. Crawford Jonson and Cecil Roark have been at Calhoon [sic] for the past ten days.

A. Cohen will move into the Duncan house about the 15th or 20th of this month.

C.H. Sweeney attended the celebration of the blue and gray at Rockport Saturday.

Mrs. T.E. Richie and daughter, Miss Julia, of Princeton, are visiting Mr. John Williams on lower Main street.

Mrs. T.J. Tinsley returned Saturday from Chattanooga accompanied by Mrs. Charley Gordon and family.

Mrs. Max Tayne arrived Monday to be with her mother who reached this place from St. Louis Saturday. Mrs. Weir stood the trip home very well but her general condition does not seem much if any improved.

Mr. Evander Craig left last Monday for St. Louis where he goes to take a position in a cycle factory. He is a skilled rider and well calculated to make an efficient employe in the manufacture of the machines in which he takes such delight.

There was general complaint at the council meeting last Monday night on account foul premises. It is a mistake to suppose that the rains we have are sufficient to keep in sanitary condition privies, pig pens and slop receptacles. In fact continued damp weather only adds to the poisonous nature of the exhalations from foul premises.

Ladies' and Men's furnishing goods at A. Cohen's.

The bond cases called before Judge Barr, at Louisville last week will have final hearing tomorrow. Judges Yost and Walker appeared for Judge Fleming. The case is one of great importance as it is to determine a levy for old bond.

Will J. Sullivan who left here about three years ago for Texas was at home on a visit last week. Mr. Sullivan's ability in his profession is being recognized in his chosen field. He has been nominated for county attorney in Denton county. The county being largely democratic a nomination is equivalent to an election.

Mr. R.F. Jarvis has resigned his position as agent of the C.O. & S.W. at this place. He contemplates however remaining as a permanent citizen of Greenville which will be news of great pleasure to his entire list of acquaintances here. P.P. Baker, of Tennessee, has succeeded Mr. Jarvis.

W.T. Shutt, a well known citizen of the Rosewood country died on 29th inst. at his home at 3 p.m. after a long illness from pulmonary trouble. He was about 46 years of age and leaves a wife and three children who will have the sympathy of the community in their sad loss. He was buried Tuesday evening at the family burying ground at Atlas Shutt's. He was the brother of Messrs. James and Atlas Shutt.

The rain Saturday was the heaviest known for years at this place, but it seemed to have been local as only moderate rain fell a few miles from town. However similar hard rains fell in various places in the state. At Louisville five inches of water fell inside of two hours causing much damage. At this place [Greenville] considerable damage was done by washouts. A section of the wall of Mr. Kirkatricks [Kirkpatricks] stable on Main Cross street was washed out doing considerable damage.

The people in the country should not be too credulous of reports concerning the cures made by a man named Smith hailing from Evansville. The massage treatment for rheumatism and other similar ailments is not new nor is it always effective. While there is life there [and] hope to the afflicted but it is well to be fortified with sufficient fortitude to withstand the disappointment ill-founded hopes often lead.
Any great cures occurring here by this treatment or any other will be promptly reported.

Lucian T. Love

Lucian T. Love youngest son of S.P. Love, died in Evansville, Ind. last Thursday morning from the effects of a wound received by being knocked from a train by a coal schute last August. He had one leg so crushed at the time as to require amputation. He had partially recovered from this but a wound on the head had never healed and from this he died. He was brought to this place and buried on the 4th in Evergreen Cemetery, Rev. M.B. Porter conducting the services. He left a wife and one child about two years old, who with the members of his father's family here will have the kindly sympathy of all.

Mrs. J.H. Morton is very ill this week with the fever.

Those swings now they seem [to] be the very things for this leap year.

E.W. Bagby, a prominent lawyer of Paducah, Ky., says that Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey cured his children of whooping cough when all thing else failed. It's a new remedy for all coughs. Guaranteed by J.D. Yonts, of Greenville, Ky., J.T. Spurlin, of Depoy, Ky.

The Sick.

Alfred Wilkerson is very ill with a [re]gularly defined case of typhoid fever.

Walter Yeargan is sick with typhoid fever.

Sam Jernigan, who lives a short distance east of this place, has typhoid fever.

Lucian Hay has been ill for several days with a threatened attack of fever.

Ed Rhoads continues dangerously ill with typhoid fever.

Our street improvement overseer should take note that either six inches more broken stone should be placed on the center of the roadway tapering to each side or ten inches more dirt in grading. This rule for a sixteen feet wide way. Greater width demands proportionately increased center grade. The present condition of the work previously done indicates that this rule was ignored. The durability of the road is largely increase[d] by a proper regard for this matter.

FARM FOR SALE.
I have a farm of 120 acres, sixty-five acres in cultivation and under good repair, good double log house, good orchard, good well of water in yard, also a good double box residence with good well in yard, good tobacco barns and all other out buildings. Located in Christian county Kentucky, in the forks of the Hopkinsville and Madisonville road, two miles from Johnson's Post-office, good school close, and in a good neighborhood - for further information apply to L. Yonts, Johnson Christian Co. Ky.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
The firm of Hale & DeWitt has this day dissolved, W.H. DeWitt retiring, the business will be continued under the firm name of J.T. Hale who will settle the business of the old firm. All parties are requested to come forward and settle at once. J.T. Hale.
June 29th W.H. DeWitt. '96

Card of Thanks.

To the many friends who with kind hand and sympathetic heart made less heavy the burden of sorrow that fell upon us in the loss by death of our son last week we desire in behalf of our selves and family to express our sincere thanks.
S.P. Love and Wife.

The finest line of laces and embroideries in town, and at the lowest prices at Cohen's.

Depoy Times

Mr. Carl Stokes, of Mt. Vernon, Ind. is visiting his parents at Depoy.

Mr. Elwood Vick, of Henderson, is visiting friends in this vicinity.

Mr. Walter Lovell will teach the fall school at Lovell's school house. Walter is one of Muhlenberg's best teachers and the patrons are successful in securing him as teacher.

Quite a number from this vicinity attended the Reunion at Rockport the 4th of July, Misses Vannie and Iva Craig, Annie Watkins, Messrs. Elmer Lovell, Carl Stokes and Walter Lovell, being among the number.

Adkins & Reed have started their wheat thresher, and report the wheat crop as being light.

Rev. Rushing will preach at Lovell's schoolhouse the 21 Sunday in July.

Horsebluff.

Mrs. & Dr. Koontz, went up to Owensboro last week for a visit to parents.

Miss Cordia Reno has returned to her home at Owensboro after a pleasant visit to relatives here.

Bicycles sold, rented and repaired by Roark.

Mrs. Geo. Coppage and Mrs. Bettie Dunn returned to their home Saturday after a pleasant visit to relatives here.

State Populistic Convention at Paducah, Ky.
On account of the Kentucky State Populist Convention at Paducah, Ky., on July 20th, the C.O. & S.W. R.R. will sell tickets from all stations on its lines in Kentucky at rate of one fare for the round trip. These tickets will be sold on July 17th, 18th and 19, and will be limited for return until July 27th.
This extreme limit is given to permit those who desire to attend the National Convention at St. Louis July 22nd.
A special cheap rate excursion will be run from Paducah to St. Louis to accommodate all such persons.
For full information call on the nearest agent of the C.O. & S.W. R.R.
S.G. Aatch, G.P.A.

Council Meeting.

Dr. Bohannon Elected to Fill the Vacancy Caused by the Death of J.D. Yonts.

The town council met Monday night in regular session. All the members were present.

The committee appointed to see Mrs. Hay and Mrs. Irvin relative to the purchase of ground, for the widening of streets reported no progress and the matter was passed for the time being.

The committee on alley between Mrs. Allison and C.Y. Martin was called but also passed.

The committee appointed on hog pen back of the Greenville Hotel reported the same to be a nuisance.

A number of complaints were made concerning various localities and an order made directing the town marshal to inspect same and notify parties to have same abated in five days or be proceeded against.

Police Judge Coppage reported a fine of $5 against Griggs Metzker for drunk and disorderly conduct, received. Same against Charley Metzker, suspended during good conduct.

Town marshal reported collections for June $35.54.

The treasurer as follows:

Debits.

Credits.

The matter of the Allison alley was taken up and discussed, Judge Yost making a statement in behalf of Mrs. Allison. The matter was continued without action.

Street overseer Chatham reported time for employes amounting in the aggregate to $184.30.

E. Reynolds was allowed monthly salary $50.

Committee on claim of Will J. Cox and Judge Coppage was received and percent of amounts collected allowed.

City Attorney Yonts read the new street paving ordinance and the same was adopted and ordered published.

J.F. Rice, G.M. Dexter and T.J. Tinsley were appointed a committee to determine where sidewalks should be laid.

Mr. Kirkpatrick laid in a complaint of damage from washout caused by improper street grading.

The business of the election of a councilman to succeed J.D. Yonts, deceased, was taken on.

The vote was by ballot and resulted in the unanimous election of Dr. J.G. Bohannon.

The council decided to view Cherry street on Tuesday and decide on grading etc.

Bill Short presented a claim for damages caused by falling in a hole somewhere on lower Main street.

New Butcher Shop.

John Lawrence(?) of Central City, has opened a butcher shop in the J.E. Coombs old stand. Fresh meats of all kind will be constantly on hand. Your patronage is solicited.

Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the late J.D. Yonts, are requested to come forward immediately and settle and save coet [cost?].
Morton K. Yonts. Administrator
With will annexed of J.D. Yonts, dec'd. July 1, 1896

Wire cloth, doors and window screens at Roark's.

Skilesville.

The farmers are very busy cutting oats. The crop is reported good.

Allen-Arendell.
At the residence of Mr. J.D. Arndell, the bride's father, Mr. B.F Allen was married to Miss Annie Arrendell [sic] on the 25th ult. Rev. J.R. Brown officiating.
Rev. Smith, pastor of the M.E. church was selected to officiate but he thought he could drive from Russellville in time but failed to get there and Rev. Brown was sent for. About thirty minutes after the wedding Rev. Smith arrived in ample time to get some excellent cake.
The newly married couple repaired at once to the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Allen, who live about two hundred yards from the bride's home, where a bountiful supper was served.

Prof. B.P. Wooten, who has been teaching at Hazard, Ky., surprised his parents and friends by a visit home last week. He will remain about two weeks.

D.H. Williams, from near Penrod and Wesley Williams from Forest Grove vicinity were in this neighborhood last week.

A.J. Boatright will teach the school here.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Smith died last week.

E.F. Taylor went to Rosewood on business last week.

School teachers and their representatives seem to be on the move just now. Trustees have lots of company.

Miss Lou Buchannan is to teach No. 4.

Messrs. John and Butrel Stewart were in this vicinity last week.

S.F. Knight has sold a one half interest in his farm to John Austan, of Drakesboro. They will farm together this year.

Last Monday a week ago a lad about sixteen years old by the name of Geo. Gregory from Bevier shot one of Elias Hill's little boys who was about ten years old. The ball entered his neck, partially severed the large leader on the right and ranged upward coming out by the side of the nose. Gregory was arrested that night, had his examining trial before Esquire Kimmel and was held over to circuit court, under five hundred dollar bond which he failed to give and was remanded to jail. The wounded boy is getting along very well at present.

But few went from this place to Rockport owing to the boat being loaded by the time it reached this place. Of course as J.D. Campfield believes in horseback riding, he reached Rockport.

Joseph Grass.

Ebenezer Notes

The rains continue.

Bro. Jefferies filled his regular appointment at Mt. Sharon Sunday.

Mr. David Rhoads and wife of Logan county are visiting in this community.

Some of our citizens are on a fishing excursion at Skilesville this week.

Several of the boys from [this] community attended the reunion at Rockport on the 4th. Those who have returned report a good time but, those who have not returned well, we guess they had a good time too.

We shall be thankful to the friend who suggested a more appropriate term for some occasions than the work “monkeying.” Let us hear from Drakesboro.

Mr. J.M. Johnston, having carefully and eagerly searched the realm of nomenclature for a name for his boy, finds nothing suitable and desires to have a baby christening in the near future. Let all friends and acquaintances be ready with an appropriate name for the young lad.

These are the days that remind us of the “threshing time” when Harry Weir was with us and ate too many pies, cakes, puddings, chickens, hams, water melons, musk melons, cantaloupes, plums, peaches, pears, apples, hard cider, sweet cider, and ending up with a severe spell of stomach-ache.

Si Plunkard.

Updated July 18, 2022